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Texas Electrician License Lookup
Quick answer: Texas electricians are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which issues 11 individual credentials and 3 business ones. TDLR requires that non-exempt electrical work be performed through a licensed electrical contractor, so for a company the license to confirm is Electrical Contractor — not an individual’s Journeyman or Master Electrician license. Verify free on TDLR License Search, then check documented permit history.
Company names only, not license numbers. Confirm license status using the official registry for the trade.
How to look up a Texas electrician license
Texas electrician licenses are verified on the official TDLR License Search. Then use the search above to confirm the company's documented permit history and the Texas cities it actually works in.
- Open TDLR’s free License Search and choose the electrician program.
- Search by the contractor’s name, business name, or license number.
- Confirm the license type and that its status shows as active (not expired or revoked).
- Check the documented permit history below to see the Texas cities and project scale the company actually works.
Texas electrician license types
On the TDLR License Search, a Texas electrician license appears as one of these classes. Confirm the type and that its status is active before hiring.
- Apprentice Electrician (individual)
- Apprentice, Electrical Sign (individual)
- Residential Wireman (individual)
- Journeyman Electrician (individual)
- Journeyman Industrial Electrician (individual)
- Journeyman Lineman (individual)
- Journeyman Sign Electrician (individual)
- Maintenance Electrician (individual)
- Master Electrician (individual)
- Master Sign Electrician (individual)
- Residential Appliance Installer (individual)
- Electrical Contractor (business — required to contract electrical work)
- Electrical Sign Contractor (business)
- Residential Appliance Installation Contractor (business)
Texas electrician license FAQ
Do electricians need a license in Texas?
Yes. Electrical work in Texas requires a TDLR license. Individual electricians hold Apprentice, Residential Wireman, Journeyman, or Master Electrician licenses, and the business performing the work must hold an Electrical Contractor license.
What is the difference between a journeyman and master electrician in Texas?
A Journeyman Electrician can perform electrical work under the supervision of a master, while a Master Electrician can design, plan, and supervise installations and is required for a business to hold an Electrical Contractor license. Both are verifiable on TDLR’s License Search.
How do I check if a Texas electrical contractor is licensed?
Search the company on TDLR’s License Search to confirm an active Electrical Contractor license, then review its documented permit history on Zabalist to see real project scale and the Texas cities it works in.
What are the requirements for a Texas electrical contractor license?
A business needs a Master Electrician on staff to hold TDLR’s Electrical Contractor license. Individuals progress through Apprentice, Residential Wireman, and Journeyman Electrician before qualifying as a Master Electrician — each level has its own TDLR experience and exam requirements. Confirm the current requirements for each license type on TDLR’s official electrician program page.
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Licensing data is sourced from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), county building-permit offices, and other Texas public records. Reference last reviewed September 2026.